Everything about Bufonidae totally explained
Bufonidae is a
family of
frogs known as
toads and are the only family of frogs exclusively known as toads. True toads comprise a number of genera, with
Bufo being the most widespread and known. Only the genus
Atelopus are commonly known as frogs.
True toads are widespread and occur natively on every continent except
Australia and
Antarctica, inhabiting a variety of environments, from arid areas to rainforest.
True toads are toothless and generally warty in appearance and have a pair of
parotoid glands on the back of their heads. These glands contain a poison which the toads excrete when stressed. The poison in the glands contains a number of toxins causing different effects. Bufotoxin is a general term, different animals contain significantly different substances and proportions of substances.
Bidder's organ are present in males.
Taxonomy
Bufonidae contains about 500 species spread over 35 genera.
Further Information
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